Hi there! I’m Michelle. I grew up in Buffalo, New York, and graduated from the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute before beginning my career in catering and large-scale events. In 2017, that path brought me to Nashville.
A few years later, I found my place at a neighborhood farm-to-table restaurant, tending the onsite garden, building relationships with local farmers, and cooking seasonal, European-inspired food. It was there that my passion for locally grown ingredients truly took root.
That passion became Terra Cotta Catering Company. Through seasonal menus and meaningful hospitality, I create gatherings centered around beautiful ingredients sourced from Tennessee farms. My goal is to bring people together over naturally nourishing food while supporting the local growers and producers who make it possible.
When I’m not cooking or in the garden, I enjoy hiking, live music, and spending time with friends and family.
